Moving is stressful. In fact, moving is ranked as highly stressful according to the “Life Change Index.” Some physicians even put it as a top three stressor after death and divorce. Fear of the unknown is part of the root cause of this stress. That’s why it is important to ask questions when planning for your move – especially questions for the team that will be moving your precious possessions. Read More...

Moving can be stressful. However, moving a long distance can be downright nerve-wracking! Whether it is pre-move decluttering, packing, long- or short-term storage, securing high-value items, providing door-to-door transportation, unpacking, or even appliance/furniture set up, Mastodon Moving can take some of that stress away. Our award-winning team is seasoned in long-distance moves. Here are some of our tips for helping your move happen seamlessly. Get Organized If you are moving a hundred or even thousands of miles away, there will be many details and plans that will need to be made. Read More...

Moving can evoke a wide array of emotions from the thrill of finally finding your dream home to the anxiety of packing and moving all of your possessions. Conquering that sense of being overwhelmed by the move usually diminishes with each box that is packed and labeled. For the most part, putting books in a box or folding up linens can be fairly straightforward and simplistic. But what about moving valuables such as your family heirlooms, your grandmother’s china, the crystal stemware you got for your wedding, the painting you purchased in Italy on your honeymoon, or even the baby grand piano that is the centerpiece of your living room? Read More...

We all know that the holidays are coming soon but what comes with it is the Winter season. It is the season where we all feel most comfortable at home, getting cozy up in the blankets by the heat and drinking some hot chocolate. But sometimes, life tells you that you must go, and you have no choice but to move. If you think moving is difficult, then you will know that moving during winter is something of the next level. Read More...

We applaud those who have decided to take a leap of faith and take their relationship to the next level by moving in together. Moving into an apartment, condo, or single family home in the greater Boston area with your significant other is a fun experience, but it can be a real challenge to try and figure out what to do with both of your belongings. Getting Rid of Duplicates The first step before hiring a moving company or before you even start packing is to determine what goes to the new place and what goes to the curb or donation pile. Read More...

While the official start of summer isn’t until this upcoming Thursday, June 21, the season has seemingly been here for a couple of weeks now. Summertime is typically when people start feeling a certain type of itch: an itch to move, an itch for a change of scenery, an itch for a new job, the list goes on. If you’ve been on the hunt for a new place to live, you may be wondering when a good time to begin the whole process is? Read More...

The moving process can become an all-encompassing effort. You spend months looking for a place to live, make all of the arrangements, hire your moving company, and then count down the days until you can finally inhabit your new space. It’s a lot to take on but having a moving company can really make things a lot less stressful, at least when it comes to the actual move. The thing is, you may feel the desire to help your movers on move-in day. Read More...

Relocating due to a job or for family reasons? Millions of Americans relocate every year for a variety of reasons, many of whom to or from Boston. Relocation may seem daunting, but with the right moving company you can be packed up, moved, and unpacked in no time. Below are a few things you can expect from our Boston movers during your relocation. Pre-Move Services Mastodon Moving has helped dozens of Boston area homeowners get their home ready for the market. Read More...

You may not be aware of this, but May is National Moving Month. Roughly 40 million Americans move each year and May marks the beginning of peak moving season. Seeing as nice weather typically runs from May to September, a majority of folks looking to move schedule their moves during the summer. After all, in the summer you don’t have to deal with snowstorms or icy sidewalks which makes the entire process much, much simpler. Read More...

“Rain, rain go away, come again some other day!,” is probably precisely what’s going through your head if you’ve just checked the weather forecast, only to discover that it’s supposed to pour on your scheduled moving day. Not to worry, though, there are plenty of steps you can take to make your moving day a success, even if it is nice weather for ducks. Prepare Your Moving Vehicle The first thing you need to do is make sure the vehicle you plan to move your belongings in is free from any leaks or broken seals. Read More...